Gospel Summit...

A quick second post of the day, which I think is a first for me, just because I wanted to pass fresh kudos along to Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver for their short but sweet show tonight at WEAG.  As many times as I've seen Doyle's gospel show, I was pleased to find that it continues to set the standard for soaring three- and four-part harmonies and professional musicianship.  His current lineup features a hot young banjo player named Joey Cox, a resophonic whiz who's about to break into the rare air of dobro players you've heard of, Josh Swift, the guy who's smoothly replaced Jamie Dailey in the comic slot, bassist/vocalist Clay White and the guy who strong rumor has following Jamie out the big red Prevost door, singer/guitarist Darren Beachley. The quartets were as strong as I've ever heard from this group, thanks in large measure to Swift's rich, deep bass singing delivered with a commitment and assurance that betray his young age.  Josh is a real double threat.  Not that the boss doesn't deserve props for his growing confidence and tasteful maturity on the mandolin. It's quite a  package and if you missed it, the Lord will provide...another chance late next month in Galax and on March 1 at Appomattox High School. Virginia loves the man from Bristol...he's almost one of us.  And the only rivals to DL&QS on the bluegrass gospel circuit, The Isaacs, are coming to the same spacious venue on Friday, May 8th.  A JAMinc presentation.   Watch our Website and this journal for ticket info. 

(Photo courtesy of the Isaacs)